FIBA Basketball World Cup is started playing from August 25, 2023. The Group Phase – 1st Round is started on August 25th and the finals going to be played on September 10th, 2023. Do you know, who is the Television Partner to broadcast the live FIBA World Cup 2023? To know it, go through this article and learn How to Watch the FIBA World Cup.
Before knowing How to Watch, we have to know, where to watch the Live FIBA Football match on TV. Just dive right into the article and learn everything requires…
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Where Can I Watch FIBA World Cup 2023?
So, the FIBA official website and ESPN are the official television partner to broadcast live Basketball matches in 2023. Not only ESPN but also you can watch Live FIBA on ESPN2 and ESPN+ platforms. And if you have Cable or Satellite TV providers, then you can stream ESPN and ESPN2 Channel on your TV Provider. Continue reading the content upcoming to learn, How to Watch the FIBA World Cup on TV.
How to Watch the FIBA World Cup on TV?
As we have discussed in the above section, there are two ways to watch the FIBA World Cup on TV. One is by downloading the ESPN app. Or, through the Cable or Satellite TV Provider. There were a total of 32 teams playing at the beginning of the FIBA World Cup. They are split into eight groups. And the remaining eight groups are divided into four and play in the second round. Continue reading to watch the Live Basketball 2023 match.
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Watch FIBA World Cup on TV using ESPN App
ESPN App is an American popular Live sport and exclusive streaming service. It is available on many streaming platforms. You can download it directly from the default app store. Follow the steps given here to download and activate ESPN App.
- Turn On your Smart TV.
- Connect it with your home Wi-Fi Network.
- Click the Home Button on the remote.
- Launch the default App Store on your TV.
- Search for the “ESPN” app.
- Discover it from the search result.
- Click the Install button.
- Wait until the ESPN App gets installed on the LG Smart TV.
- Launch the app and Sign In with your TV Provider Credentials.
- If you do not have an account on ESPN,
- check the above section and Sign Up with it.
Go to the ESPN App Home Page. Search for FIBA World Cup 2023 on the ESPN. And watch the Live Basketball match on your TV.
Activate ESPN App on TV
After the ESPN App gets installed on your TV, you have to activate it on your Streaming device. If you need a guide for it, check here;
- Go to the Apps page on your TV.
- Launch the ESPN App.
- Navigate to the Sign In section.
- Click on Choose Provider option.
- Now, the Activation Code will appear on the screen.
- Take off your Smartphone or Laptop.
- Launch the Web Browser app.
- Browse for “https://www.espn.com/activate” in the browser.
- Click on the first website from the search result.
- Enter the Activation Code that appeared on the TV Screen.
- Click Continue.
- Now, Select your TV Provider.
- Enter your TV Provider Login Credentials n the given space.
Now, go back to the Smart TV. And relaunch the ESPN App. It will be activated. Find the FIBA World Cup game and click the Play button.
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What Channel is ESPN on TV?
So, another method to watch the Live FIBA World Cup 2023 on your TV Provider. Both ESPN and ESPN2 Channel are available on most of the tv providers. Take a look at the table below to know the channel number.
| TV Provider | Channel Name |
Channel Number
|
| DirecTV |
ESPN
|
206 |
| Verizon FiOS | 70/ 570 | |
| Dish Network | 140 | |
| Spectrum | 26/ 27 | |
| Optimum | 36 | |
| Xfinity | 700/ 1309 HD |
| TV Provider | Channel Name |
Channel Number
|
| DirecTV |
ESPN2
|
209 |
| Verizon FiOS | 74/574 HD | |
| Dish Network | 143 | |
| Spectrum | 68 | |
| Optimum | 35 | |
| Xfinity | 701/ 1310 HD |
For Spectrum, the channel number is differ based on the Area code. So, if the given channel number is not showing the ESPN channel for you. Then, go to the Spectrum Official site and enter your area code. The Channel guide will appear. Check out and switch to it.
How much does Cost to watch FIBA World Cup on TV?
In the above section, we have looked up two methods to watch the FIBA World Cup on TV. The common thing is, you need a TV Provider Subscription plan. If you do not have a TV Provider Subscription, then check the table below;
| TV Provider | Subscription Cost | Validity |
| DirecTV | $64.99, $84.99, $109.99, $154.99 | Monthly |
| Dish Network | $79.99, $99.99, $109.99 | Monthly |
| Spectrum | $49.99 | Monthly |
| Optimum | $4.00 – $130.00 | Monthly |
| Xfinity | $46.95, $67.27, $69.99, $84.99 | Monthly |
| Verizon FiOS | $119, $99, $75, $75, $64.99 | Monthly |
Check the Subscription Cost and select the budget-friendly plan. Also, those TV providers have dedicated apps. You can install it on your Android and iOS devices. Then, activate it using your TV Provider User Credentials. And, watch FIBA World Cup 2023 anytime anywhere.
An alternative way to watch FIBA World Cup on TV
Including the above-given two methods, we have another way to watch the ESPN Channel on your TV. As I have told you, ESPN is a popular live sports streaming service. And the channel is available on all Paid Streaming services. Here they are;
| Streaming Service | Subscription Cost | Validity | Free Trial |
|
DirecTV Stream
|
$64.99 |
Monthly
|
30 Days
|
| $74.99 | |||
|
Fubo TV
|
$74 |
Monthly
|
30 Days
|
| $84 | |||
| $94 | |||
|
Hulu Plus Live TV
|
$7.99 |
Monthly
|
30 Days
|
| (No Ads) $14.99 | |||
| (Plus Live TV) $69.99 | |||
| (no ads) + Live TV. $82.99 | |||
| Sling TV | $40 | Monthly | 30 Days |
|
YouTube TV
|
$72.99 |
Monthly
|
14 – 30 Days
|
| $34.99 | |||
| $112.98 – $154.99 | |||
| Spectrum TV App | $6/ $12 | Monthly | 7 Days |
|
Vidgo
|
$84.99 |
Monthly
|
7 Days
|
| $69.99 | |||
| $99.99 | |||
| $39.99 |
You can download these apps on your Android, iOS, Samsung Smart TV, LG TV, Roku, Amazon Firestick, Apple TV, Google Chromecast, and more. ESPN Channel is available in all the apps mentioned in the table.
FIBA World Cup 2023 Schedule
The FIBA World Cup series started on August 25th, Friday 2023. And the final is going to play on September 10, Sunday 2023. 8 teams were playing per day. First, two days schedule was given in the table here.
| FIBA World Cup 2023 Schedule | ||||
| Date | Day | Team | Time | Place |
|
25 August
|
Friday
|
Angola v Italy | 13:30 | 16:00 Local | Bulacan, Philippine Arena |
| Finland v Australia | 13:30 | 17:00 Local | Okinawa, Okinawa Arena | ||
| Mexico v Montenegro | 14:15 | 16:45 Local | Manila, Mall of Asia Arena | ||
| Latvia v Lebanon | 14:45 | 16:15 Local | Jakarta, Indonesia Arena | ||
| Dominican Republic v Philippines | 17:30 | 20:00 Local | Bulacan, Philippine Arena | ||
| Germany v Japan | 17:40 | 21:10 Local | Okinawa, Okinawa Arena | ||
| Egypt v Lithuania | 18:00 | 20:30 Local | Manila, Mall of Asia Arena | ||
| Canada v France | 19:00 | 20:30 Local | Jakarta, Indonesia Arena | ||
|
26 August
|
Saturday
|
South Sudan v Puerto Rico | 13:30 | 16:00 Local | Quezon, Araneta Coliseum |
| Cape Verde v Georgia | 13:30 | 17:00 Local | Okinawa, Okinawa Arena | ||
| Jordan v Greece | 14:15 | 16:45 Local | Manila, Mall of Asia Arena | ||
| Iran v Brazil | 15:55 | 16:45 Local | Jakarta, Indonesia Arena | ||
| Slovenia v Venezuela | 17:00 | 20:30 Local | Okinawa, Okinawa Arena | ||
| Serbia v China | 17:30 | 20:00 Local | Quezon, Araneta Coliseum | ||
| USA v New Zealand | 18:10 | 20:40 Local | Manila, Mall of Asia Arena | ||
| Spain v Cote D’Ivoire | 19:00 | 20:30 Local | Jakarta, Indonesia Arena |
To know the upcoming match schedules, visit FIBA World Cup 2023 Schedule Official site. Then, scroll up and check, How to Watch FIBA Worl Cup on TV in the topic given above.
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Finally…
Learn, How to Watch FIBA World Cup on TV by installing the ESPN App. Also, you can watch live basketball on ESPN+ and ESPN2, and the ESPNU platform. If you have a TV Provider, then you can log in using that credentials to watch live sports anywhere at any time. If you do not have a TV Provider subscription, log in with ESPN directly and Purchase a subscription. It costs $9.99/ Month and $99.99/ Year.